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A helicopter search Friday discovered the body of experienced mountain climber John Arum, the 49-year-old son of Top Rank Promotions CEO and promoter Bob Arum, a national park spokesperson told FanHouse.
John Arum's body was found after a five-day search on the 8,500-foot summit of Storm King Mountain in Washington state in the Northern Cascades at a level of 7,700 feet, according to Kerry Olson of North Cascades National Park.
The family of John Arum issued this statement Saturday:
"The family of John Arum would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shared their concern with us during this tragic time. John was a very special person. A wonderful husband, son, brother and friend. John meant so much, to so many. He was so loved and we miss him already.
"First, we would like to thank the National Park Service, Chelan Mountain Rescue, Stehekin Community and the King County Sheriff's Office for its tireless efforts in conducting aerial and ground searches over steep and difficult terrain throughout the week.
"They refused to give up on their search for John despite the conditions, and they were a constant source of comfort and information to us. Their dedication to their mission was awe-inspiring and we will remember them for that forever.
"And to everyone from around the world who has reached out to us with prayers and messages of support, please know you have helped sustain us during this most difficult time. You have touched our souls."
John Arum was reported missing last Sunday following a solo weekend hiking and camping trip. The absence of John Arum, whose backpack was found on Wednesday at the 7,400-foot level of the Storm King Mountain, forced his 78-year-old father to leave a Los Angeles press conference on Tuesday that was the start of a three-city press tour promoting the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium.
Fifty personnel from the National Park Service, Chelan Mountain Rescue, Stehekin Community and the King County Sheriff's Office conducted ground and aerial searches over steep and difficult terrain covering a 1,500-acre search area.
Family of John Arum Issues Heartfelt Statement
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